URC R16 Review: Race to the Eight Reaching New Levels of Drama
1 week ago by Ultimate RugbyThe DHL Stormers and Glasgow Warriors have become the first teams to book spots in the BKT United Rugby Championship Play-Offs, with seven sides now left battling it out for the other six places. They...
Ireland’s Nations Championship Match Against Japan Confirmed
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyJapan will host Ireland in an historic Nations Championship Test match at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle on Saturday, July 11. The match will be the first neutral Test hosted in Australia since...
Kyle Steyn's Incredible Journey Comes Full Circle.
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFrom meeting Mandela to playing for the land of his mother, Kyle Steyn certainly has a tale to tell. Born in Johannesburg, he lived in South Africa for the first 24 years of his life. But then...
Benetton Rugby signs Italian utility back Francois Carlo Mey.
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBenetton Rugby is pleased to announce the signing of Italian utility back François Carlo Mey . The player will wear the green and white jersey from July 1, 2026, to June...
Historic weekend reaches glorious crescendo for the Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGlory for Blitzboks and Black Ferns Sevens as Hong Kong 50-year anniversary is celebrated in style as huge crowds flock to Kai Tak Sports Park. New Zealand and South Africa won the women’s and men’s...
Hong Kong set to host WXV Global Series Challenger in 2026
2 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyBuilding on the momentum of Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, World Rugby has announced that Hong Kong will host the WXV Global Series Challenger central competition, the second division of the WXV...
Malinga: “We have a massive opportunity in Hong Kong”
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyThey arrived in Hong Kong as the 11th-ranked team out of 12, had some misfortunes on the injury front, and four players who will experience the intensity of the world stage for the first time, but if you...
The “fantastic influence” of Tinus de Beer as his career comes full circle
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyFor Tinus de Beer, this weekend’s BKT URC clash with the Vodacom Bulls will be a fixture with real added resonance. It was with the South African province that the Dragons RFC fly-half began...
Snyman: “We worked hard and are ready”
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyGetting it right five times out of six was a good reflection of the standards the Springbok Sevens set for themselves in 2026, but the most valuable lesson was to make sure you start from zero every time. With...
Roger Randle Appointed Munster Rugby Attack Coach
3 weeks ago by Ultimate RugbyMunster Rugby are pleased to confirm that Roger Randle has been appointed as the province’s new Attack Coach on a two-year contract and will take up his role in July on completion of the 2026 Super...
